Vinyl records and digitization

Music

SAVE YOUR VINYL DISCS

Praised by many music lovers, the vinyl record is as much an object to collect as to listen. Here are some tips to build up a vinyl collection as one’s music library, take care of it and ensure its backup in time by digitizing all its discs.

How to build your vinyl record collection?

In terms of collection, everything is a question of choice, but also of opportunity. We start with the idea of ​​concentrating on 70's pop, and we end up collecting all the “Dalida singer” singles, but only the acoustic versions in Japanese edition. This is an example ... It is therefore advisable to be careful at first, as long as one is not yet very sure of his tastes. To accumulate does not mean to make a collection of everything.

 

Where to look? In addition to specialized record shops and garage sales, we can consult the unavoidable sites: CD and LP  and Discogs.

 

Whether it's old records, key-rings or vintage cameras, it's likely that you'll buy your first vinyl records far too expensive and long regret those you've let slip. Like everything that is trading, the price of old records is subject to supply and demand. But one criterion, which does not vary, is that of its state of preservation. To find their way around, record collectors around the world use a classification called Goldmine Grading System.

 

It is a key criterion for your decision. For musical styles, we trust you.

 

Digitize your discs

 

To fully enjoy the vinyl sound, it is essential to listen to one’s records on good material. The Audio Technica cell that equips the Thomson TT600BT direct-drive professional turntable is therefore suitable.

 

Another benefit, this turntable can be used in conjunction with a wireless speaker or a Bluetooth HiFi system. You can also reproduce any other sound source if the device is equipped with Bluetooth technology (smartphone, tablet, computer, TV.)

 

A vinyl record is more fragile than a compact disc. Fortunately, all Thomson turntables can digitize a vinyl record to save it on a USB key or on a computer. Before, you should not forget investing in a carbon brush, which will dust your precious vinyl records for a few euros. Once digitized, your vinyl collection will be protected from wear and scratches.

 

If you also want to be able to play your CD / MP3 on the same device, a Thomson TT401CD encoder turntable is to be considered. A true all-in-one with a nice design, it also has its own speakers and an FM radio. If you prefer a solution equipped with two separate speakers, the model TT500CD, also equipped with a CD / MP3 player and FM radio, is a must.

We clean!

 

Find a vinyl record in great condition, carefully pressed, is not always easy and crackles may have charm but only in small quantities. Fortunately, here too, digitizing your vinyl records will do you great service. There are indeed many free or paid software, to eliminate small defects in used vinyl records. For instance :

 are two sure values.

 

Storing one’s vinyl records collection

 

The digitization of vinyl records is the best of both worlds. It's as convenient as a CD, or more, while enjoying the vinyl sound. With bonus large sleeves that you would almost want to hang on the wall.

 

But you still need to take care of these record jackets. For this purpose, don’t hesitate, just store those precious vinyl records vertically, not too tight, and offer them a transparent protective sleeve.

 

Happy hunting and good listening!